Conduct web, mobile, API, network, and social engineering penetration tests; identify vulnerabilities, develop technical reports, recommend mitigations, and present findings to clients. Ensure assessments align with GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and other standards while tracking emerging threats. The role is remote and contract-based, with cloud security, certifications, mobile testing, API security, and scripting experience preferred.
Velero is a cybersecurity and compliance consulting firm helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements through expert-led assessments, advisory services, and practical security execution. Working across the computer and network security space, we partner with organizations to strengthen their security posture with clear, actionable guidance grounded in real-world risk.
In this role, you will help clients uncover vulnerabilities across a range of environments and contribute to security assessments that support both technical resilience and regulatory readiness. This is an opportunity for a penetration tester who enjoys tackling varied engagements, communicating findings clearly, and translating complex security issues into practical next steps for internal teams and clients.
Responsibilities- Conduct penetration tests on web applications, mobile applications, and APIs to identify vulnerabilities and potential exploits.
- Perform network penetration testing, including internal and external network assessments, to ensure comprehensive coverage of security weaknesses.
- Implement social engineering techniques such as phishing campaigns to simulate real-world attacks and identify human-related security risks.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and provide actionable recommendations based on the results of penetration tests.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to discuss findings, mitigation strategies, and security best practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations, including GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and others.
- Stay up to date on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications:
- Proven experience (3+ years) in penetration testing across web apps, mobile apps, APIs, and network environments.
- Expertise in internal and external network penetration testing.
- Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors, such as those listed in OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus, and others.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), or similar certifications.
- Experience with mobile security frameworks and tools such as OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide (MSTG).
- Experience in API security testing, including OAuth and other common API security models.
- Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript, etc.).
Benefits
This position offers a flexible, remote contract opportunity for penetration testers looking to work on exciting security challenges in a nearshore environment. If you are a skilled security professional passionate about identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening security, we'd welcome your application.Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation of 120-160 USD per hour.
- Flexibility of remote work with a nearshore focus.
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